Smith & Wesson Model 3913 9mm Compact – Third Generation, DA/SA, Stainless/Alloy, 3.5 in Barrel, 8+1
The Smith & Wesson Model 3913 is a compact, single-stack 9mm from S&W's Third Generation lineup, pairing a stainless slide and barrel with a lightweight aluminum-alloy frame. It features a traditional DA/SA, hammer-fired action with an ambidextrous slide-mounted safety/decocker, fixed sights, and an 8+1 capacity. Its 3.5-inch barrel and slim dimensions make it a well-balanced carry-size pistol built in the United States.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This pistol shows noticeable prior handling and use but remains in solid shape. The bore presents a bright interior consistent with proper maintenance.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 3913 pistol
- One 8-round single-stack steel magazine with finger-rest baseplate extension
This Model 3913 represents S&W's well-regarded Third Generation compact 9mm design. It uses a traditional DA/SA, hammer-fired system with an ambidextrous, slide-mounted safety/decocker and a left-side magazine release. Capacity is 8+1 with its single-stack magazine.
The pistol combines a stainless steel slide and 3.5-inch stainless barrel with an aluminum-alloy frame for a durable, carryable package. An external spurred hammer, beavertail tang, rounded trigger guard, and a serrated frontstrap contribute to secure handling.
Sighting is straightforward and snag-resistant, with a fixed blade front and a dovetailed, low-profile rear. The slide features rear-only diagonal cocking serrations for positive manipulation.
Dimensions are compact and slim: overall length approximately 6.8–6.9 inches, height about 5.0 inches, and width around 1.3–1.34 inches. Unloaded weight is approximately 25 ounces. The pistol is finished in stainless/aluminum alloy and wears a one-piece synthetic wraparound grip with S&W medallions, along with the S&W circular Trade Mark rollmark. Made in the United States.